Plumber in Yorkville

Housing stock and plumbing in Yorkville

The old village of Yorkville was annexed by Toronto in 1883, and many of its narrow brick houses on Hazelton, Scollard and Berryman date from that era. A good number have become galleries, offices or shops, while others remain homes behind careful renovations. Around Bloor, Bay and Avenue Road, high-rise condos dominate, each with central risers and in-suite equipment.

Common problems we see here

In the older houses, original cast-iron drains and partly replaced supply lines hide behind expensive finishes. In condos, the issues are different:

• Electric water heaters or fan coils failing inside suites
• Leaks from a unit above or into the unit below
• Slow drains in long horizontal runs from kitchen islands
• Seized shut-offs nobody has touched since the building opened

Many condo suites rely on compact electric tanks, so electric water heater repair is a frequent call. Our condo plumbing page explains how we coordinate with property management.

Basement flooding and sewer laterals

For the row houses, the main risks are aging clay or cast-iron laterals and basements that have been dug out and finished. A camera inspection before any renovation is money well spent. Condo owners do not face basement flooding in the same way, but a failed supply line can still send water through several floors.

Water lines, lead and older pipes

Victorian houses in the area may still have lead services or interior galvanized lines, particularly in rooms that were not touched during renovations. We can trace what you have and replace sections without disturbing finished rooms more than necessary. In condos, the question is usually about the age of the building's risers and in-suite valves.

Streets and landmarks we cover

We work across Yorkville from Davenport down to Bloor, including Hazelton Avenue, Scollard Street, Yorkville Avenue and the blocks near the Village of Yorkville Park and Ramsden Park. Neighbouring Rosedale and the Yonge and Eglinton area to the north are also covered.

Working in finished and heritage spaces

Many Yorkville properties are finished to a high standard or sit within heritage conservation rules. We protect floors and finishes, plan access through closets and service panels where possible, and leave openings clean for trades who will restore them. In commercial row houses converted from homes, we also work around business hours where we can, so shops and galleries can keep their doors open while work happens behind the scenes.

For condo work, a copy of the building's renovation or alteration rules sent ahead of time lets us arrive with the right paperwork, insurance documents and floor protection, which keeps the concierge desk and your neighbours on side.

Common questions